Most leases agreements are for one year and are set from May 1st to April 30th of the following year. There are some lease agreements that go from September 1st to April 30th or August 31st, but they are less common. A lease agreement constitutes a binding agreement that cannot be cancelled if you later determine that the living space is not suitable for you, is too far from campus, or does not meet expectations. Before you sign a lease, make sure you are confident that the space is appropriate for your needs and you have selected the right housemates to live with.
Apartment/housing search websites are helpful, but cannot and do not guarantee the quality or legitimacy of every posting. As a tenant, you need to be vigilant to avoid being defrauded.
Queen’s University does not endorse or warrant the quality of units advertised on any rental search tool, including units posted to the Accommodations Listing Service on our Community Housing website.
In addition to the Accommodations Listing Service, the links below are provided as a convenience to start your housing search:
- Places4students.com
- Kijiji
- Kingston Student Housing Co-op
- Contact the Off-Campus Living Advisor for a comprehensive list of property management companies, listing services, and social media pages where you can find properties. You can also find this resource in the Housing Resources Document Package.